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Lens Material?
Glass: the most optically correct lens material offering the purest vision. Our LightWAVETM glass lenses are 20% thinner and 22% lighter, and still exceed federal standards for impact resistance.
CR-39: exceptional resolution in the most optically correct, lightweight and scratch-resistant plastic lens material out there.
Polycarbonate: when we can't use CR-39 (like our frameless and interchangeable lens styles) we use this stuff. Ours is cast and hard-coated to make it as tough as possible.
Lens Type?
- Costa 580 Sunglass LightWAVE Glass Lens- The Ultimate Lens on the water and off. The 580's are the most advanced glare-beating polarized lenses on the planet. Costa Del Mar patented technology cuts out the harsh yellow light found at 580 nanometers in the light spectrum which reduces glare, enhances colors, and gives the viewer better definition and shaper contrast. Also, the LightWAVE glass is 100% polarized, 22% lighter and 20% thinner than regular glass as well as very strong (exceeds the federal standards for impact resistance). The 580 Lenses are available in gray, copper, blue mirror, green mirror, and silver mirror.
- Costa 400 Sunglass Lens- The Lens that put Costa Del Mar on the map. Available in three varieties: 1) The 400 LightWAVE glass lenses are 20% thinner and 22% lighter than typical glass lenses and they exceed the federal standards for impact resistance. 2) CR-39 scratch-resistant plastic are the lightweight alternative to glass but still offers all the tech of the 400 LightWAVE glass but in a more affordable material. 3) Polycarbonate hard-coated thermoplastic lenses are used in Costa Del Mar's interchangeable and frameless models. The 400 Lenses are great affordable lens that are 100% polarized and UV protected and offers clarity, contrast and definition not found in any other brand of sunglasses.
Lens Colour?
Blue Mirror
- 10% Light Transmission
- Encapsulated mirrors deliver superior contrast & color in full sun while eliminating glare.
- For bright light environments. Perfect for activates on the open water
Green Mirror
- 10% Light Transmission
- Encapsulated mirrors offer enhanced visual acuity.
- For bright light environments. Perfect for fishing inshore, flats, rivers & streams
Gray
- 12% Light Transmission
- Maintains color saturation & natural contrast in medium to bright sun conditions.
- Perfect for sports on the water & land & a great all around choice.
Silver Mirror
- 12% Light Transmission
- Encapsulated mirrors optimize light transmission and enhance colors.
- Perfect for fresh water sight fishing or any outdoor activity with variable light.
Vermillion
- 12% Light Transmission
- Heightens visual acuity
- Perfect for inshore & freshwater fishing, skiing & extreme sports on overcast or low light days.
Copper
- 12% Light Transmission
- Cuts glare & enhances contrast & color, providing eye comfort in any condition
- Perfect for sight fishing, driving & everyday activities.
Amber
- 12% Light Transmission
- Excellent all around lens that delivers the brightest field of vision
- For low light environments. Perfect for sight fishing, driving, and everyday activities where high contrast is needed.
Sunrise
- 30% Light Transmission
- A high-contrast specialty lens that allows maximum light transmission and enhanced depth perception.
- For low light environments. Perfect for activities like fishing at dawn and dusk.
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